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Joyned Crowned Most Successful Scale-Up at Hustle Awards

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Joyned Crowned Most Successful Scale-Up at Hustle Awards - TRAVELINDEXIsraeli travel tech start-up Joyned has been recognised for the company’s outstanding growth at this year’s Hustle Awards, where they were crowned as winners of the Most Successful Scale-Up category.

The prestigious award ceremony took place on Thursday 20th July at the iconic Steel Yard in London. Competition was high and the judges noted the exceptional calibre of entries this year across multiple categories. 

The Most Successful Scale-Up category included nine shortlisted companies, with Joyned receiving the highest scores from the judges. The award was collected by Oz Erez, solutions specialist at Joyned and was presented by James Day, Sales Leader at Cisco SMB UK and comedian, Maisie Adam.

Joyned has rapidly expanded over the past year, having increased their Gross Booking Value by more than ten times over between Q2 2022 and Q1 2023, and with a client base including travel industry giants such as Amadeus, RIU Hotels and OYO Vacation Homes.

The team has also grown significantly in recent months, welcoming several senior level hires including Doron Luder as VP of Sales and Lior Zysman, former CEO of Playtech Israel, who joined as VP of Customers. Oren Elbaz, former founder of TinyTap (acq. by Animoca Brands) was also welcomed as Joyned’s new Head of Design, and will lead the UI/UX development of Joyned Booking during the next phase of growth.

Commenting on Joyned’s successes to date, the Hustle Awards judges said ‘we were very impressed with Joyned, as they gave clear evidence of impressive growth, with so much potential to continuing developing in future.”

Joyned’s CEO, Jonathan Abraham, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that Joyned has been named as the Most Successful Scale-Up at this year’s Hustle Awards. I’m very proud of the consistent growth Joyned has demonstrated over the past year which is testament to the calibre of our incredibly talented team. It really shows that what we’re doing in the travel sector space is resonating with some of the industry’s biggest companies and influencers.”

Joyned Booking enables groups of friends and family who want to go on holiday together to discuss and make purchases directly on a travel site in a secure, private, online space. Through its cross-website, live experience, travel sites are able to own their customers’ natural social engagements directly on-site, typically increasing travel sites’ conversion rates by four times their baseline and increasing average order value by 25%.

“Joyned is currently the only company providing an off-the-shelf solution to the travel sector that offers a seamless, collaborative booking experience. Our offering is unique and highly valued by customers and OTAs alike. Our growth to date has been exceptional and we can’t wait to see where the company goes next,” adds Jonathan.

The full list of this year’s winners can be found on the Hustle Awards website.

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Anchor and Digonex Selected to Power Ticketing at Toronto Zoo

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Anchor and Digonex Selected to Power Ticketing at Toronto Zoo - TRAVELINDEXNew York, NY, July 27, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Anchor Operating System, a leading provider of software solutions for the tourism and hospitality industry, and Digonex, a renowned provider of dynamic pricing technology, today announced their partnership in powering ticketing and dynamic pricing, respectively, for the prestigious Toronto Zoo. This partnership brings together the expertise of both companies to provide innovative solutions that enhance the visitor experience and drive revenue growth.

Anchor Operating System was awarded the contract to power the ticketing, donation, and membership systems for the Toronto Zoo, solidifying its position as a trusted technology partner in the industry. With its comprehensive suite of tools and features, Anchor Operating System enables seamless ticketing transactions, streamlined membership management, and efficient donation processing, ensuring a smooth and convenient experience for visitors and supporters of the Toronto Zoo.

As a result of their individual achievements, Digonex was selected to empower the Toronto Zoo with its cutting-edge dynamic pricing technology. With Digonex’s expertise, the Toronto Zoo can implement intelligent pricing strategies that maximize revenue and optimize visitor attendance. By leveraging sophisticated algorithms and extensive data analysis, Digonex enables the Toronto Zoo to adapt pricing dynamically based on factors such as demand, seasonality, and capacity, ensuring fair pricing for visitors while supporting the financial sustainability of the organization.

The collaboration between Digonex and Anchor Operating System represents a powerful synergy, combining state-of-the-art dynamic pricing technology with robust ticketing and membership solutions. This integrated approach not only streamlines operations for the Toronto Zoo but also enhances the overall visitor experience by offering personalized pricing and seamless transactions.

“We are thrilled to partner with Digonex to provide dynamic pricing and ticketing solutions for the Toronto Zoo,” said Nasi Peretz, President at Anchor Operating System. “This collaboration showcases our commitment to delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the tourism industry. By integrating Digonex’s dynamic pricing technology with our ticketing and membership systems, we can empower the Toronto Zoo to optimize revenue while providing an exceptional experience for their visitors.”

“We are excited to work with Anchor Operating System in powering the dynamic pricing aspect for the Toronto Zoo,” said Greg Loewen, President at Digonex. “Digonex’s advanced pricing technology combined with Anchor Operating System’s robust ticketing and membership solutions will enable the Toronto Zoo to implement intelligent pricing strategies that drive revenue growth while ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for all visitors. We look forward to a successful collaboration that benefits both the Toronto Zoo and its valued guests.”

The Toronto Zoo is equally enthusiastic about the partnership between Anchor Operating System and Digonex, said Adam Huston, Director of Guest Experience at Toronto Zoo. “We are delighted to partner with Anchor Operating System and Digonex to enhance our ticketing and pricing strategies. This collaboration brings together industry-leading solutions that will enable us to provide a seamless and personalized experience for our visitors while optimizing revenue generation. We are confident that this partnership will contribute to our mission of connecting people, animals, and conservation.”

About Anchor™
An independent division of Hornblower Group, Anchor is a cloud-based operating system that manages integration of third-party partners. More than a ticketing system, Anchor offers more than 700 features, including dynamic pricing, drag-n-drop reporting, waivers, kiosks, and Salesforce integration. The platform is instrumental in the production of developing centralized solutions that are designed to scale, allowing it to serve companies across wide-ranging industries, from transportation to parks & recreation. Anchor’s overall mission is to provide a turnkey solution that will result in reducing overhead, creating additional revenue streams, and most importantly, optimizing the guests experience.

About Hornblower Group
Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Hornblower Group’s corporate businesses are comprised of three premier experience divisions: American Queen Voyages®, its overnight cruising division; City Experiences, its land and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services; and Journey Beyond, Australia’s leading experiential travel group. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking tours, food tours and excursions), overnight experiences (cruises and railways) and ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Marine, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a subsidiary of

Hornblower Group and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers 114 countries and territories, 125 U.S. cities and serves more than 30 million guests annually. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in Adelaide, Australia; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada.

About Digonex
Digonex is the leading provider of dynamic pricing solutions serving attractions, cultural institutions, tour operators and live entertainment venues.  Digonex’s technology is the result of almost two decades of research and development in pricing science.  Digonex’s team of PhD economists utilizes dozens of variables to develop an automated and customized pricing solution for each client to accelerate revenue growth and achieve other critical strategic objectives.  Digonex is known for the effectiveness of its solutions, its “high touch” service model and dedication to client satisfaction.

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Asian Startup SORASO Advocates for Sustainable Tourism at London Tech Week

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Asian Startup SORASO Advocates for Sustainable Tourism at London Tech Week - TRAVELINDEXLondon, United Kingdom, June 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / As the global economic landscape grapples with climate change and sustainability challenges, Thailand-based SORASO, a distinguished player in the tourism tech sector, is committed to contributing to this worldwide cause. Their commitment was proudly demonstrated at London Tech Week, held from 12-16 June 2023.

Established in 2022 as a distinct management spin-off from Thailand’s leading hotel software company, Smart Finder, SORASO is co-found and led by an innovative team: Managing Director Siriporn Trachoo, Director of Business Development Natthanan Intharat, and Director of Project Management Teerarat Gainey. Their collective efforts earned SORASO the first prize at Scale Up Game Thailand, a business plan competition organized by the Global Entrepreneurs Program under UK Trade and Investment.

With a suite of software solutions, SORASO is fostering a sustainable tourism ecosystem. The offerings include a Hotel Back-End Management System (property management system), Sales Management System (Point of Sales), Accounting and Financial Viewing System, and an in-development application designed to increase hotel service efficiency and reduce business expenses.

As SORASO enters its next growth phase, the company is actively raising funds for expansion into Southeast Asia, focusing on markets in Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The company has established a regional hub in Singapore and is eyeing a further expansion into the UK market.

At London Tech Week, SORASO stood alongside seven other distinguished Thai companies – namely, Banpu Public Company Limited, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, Enserv Power Company Limited, Meti Coolie Co., Ltd., Pack Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Techsauce Media Co., Ltd., and Vekin (Thailand) Co., Ltd. As the only representative from the travel technology sector, SORASO received a warm reception from His Excellency Thani Thongphakdi, Thai Ambassador to the UK, and Mr. Mark Garnier, UK’s Deputy Minister of International Trade.

Crucial support and guidance were generously provided by the influential –GEP Deal Maker Pae Natwilai, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe honoree, recognized for her significant contributions in elevating Asian startups onto the global stage.

Reflecting on the experience, Siriporn Trachoo, Managing Director of SORASO, stated, “Our participation in London Tech Week has been a pivotal stepping stone towards global recognition. The event provided us with insightful learnings, valuable networking opportunities, and introductions to potential investors. We’re eagerly anticipating future collaborations that will strengthen our product offerings and enhance the traveler experiences.”

London Tech Week, hosting over 30,000 participants from more than 50 countries, marked a milestone in SORASO’s journey, shaping its future role in the sustainable evolution of the tourism industry.

About SORASO
Established in 2022, SORASO is a pioneering hotel technology software solution company based in Thailand and Singapore. With a commitment to transforming the tourism industry through innovative technology and strategic partnerships, SORASO is actively expanding its reach across South East Asia.

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Weeva Makes Waves at Trade Shows and Awards

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It’s been an exciting couple of months for Weeva as momentum gathers for the new digital sustainability management platform built FOR the tourism industry, BY the tourism industry.

In April, MD Julie Cheetham and Sustainability Content and Support Lead Nwabisa Mjoli were delighted to accept Weeva’s first Responsible Tourism Award for “Addressing Climate Change” at WTM Africa in Cape Town.

The new, disruptive data management technology also made it to the last three finalists from thousands of applicants for both the UNWTO Awake Tourism Challenge  and the Business Travel Awards Europe  for “Achievement in Sustainability: data and reporting”.

Weeva was also proud to sponsor the Sustainability Stage at the We Are Africa Open House in Cape Town in May, which included  a  special Africa edition of the “Funny Old World” podcast hosted by eco-guru Juliet Kinsman (Sustainability Editor of Conde Nast Traveller UK) and media pundit Simon London.

In this bonus episode they drew interesting insights from both experts and new voices in sustainable travel on topics including:

⚡Why you cannot shame the luxury traveller into being more sustainable

⚡How to spot the difference between marketing ploys and genuine action

⚡Tell don’t sell — why stories matter in today’s media landscape

⚡The lessons luxury tourism properties can take from manufacturing lines

Listen to the eco podcast here

Julie Cheetham, Managing Director of Weeva, also presented and facilitated an interactive sustainability masterclass at the Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda (STAS) conference alongside Dr Anne-Kathrin Zschiegner, Director of The Long Run, hosted at the Serena Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa, Kenya from 8-9 June 2023.

Properties can view a demo video and sign up for a free trial.

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

New MGA Capacity Insights Launches in UK

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New underwriting MGA Capacity Insights aims to disrupt the travel and consumer lines insurance markets

Despite holiday and business travel volumes increasing, many still have heightened  post-pandemic fears of cancellation, trip disruption and unexpected illness. Inflation and domestic industrial action also pose challenges for travellers in 2023. With this in mind, it is essential that travel insurance policies don’t just offer the market norm but they drive better value and give the end user clarity and the protection they need.

Recognising the need for personalised underwriting solutions based on market insight, data science and a commitment to exceptional customer outcomes, industry stalwarts Phil Denman (CEO) and Jessica Tubb (Commercial Director) have launched new MGA Capacity Insights.

Denman and Tubb will be focussing on the Accident and Health Insurance Market with a particular speciality on travel, health, dental and personal accident schemes. Capacity Insights business model blends traditional technical competencies and the latest data techniques to build personalised products that cater for the user’s specific pain points whether they are a consumer or employee..

Capacity Insights is launching four  product segments that can be personalised to create hyper-personalised cover for customers, members or employees . These schemes cover travel, medical, dental and personal accident – all backed by ‘A rated’ insurance companies, Capacity Insights products will be simple to understand, affordable and tailored to the end user and the distribution partner’s needs, with the ability to support a range of disintegrated digital services.

Denman and Tubb draw on three decades of experience in the specialty insurance market, including healthcare and risk management with the Healix group where Denman founded Healix Insurance Services.

Denman states, “we’re thrilled to be launching Capacity Insights as a dedicated A&H MGA with both a consumer and commercial lines footprint. With our data insights driven models and experience in multiple channels we think we can bring something different to modern insurance distributors. From retail and SMEs with a small team of employees through to  large multinationals with dispersed workforces, tailored innovative solutions can meet needs and price points. This will be our driving force at Capacity Insights”

As a trading name of Healix Insurance Service Limited, Capacity Insights is operating under a fully delegated authority to deliver sophisticated consumer lines and commercial insurance solutions.

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Amadeus and Pattern to Help Travelers Book with Confidence

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The pandemic raised awareness to the criticality of trip insurance – giving travelers peace of mind to leave home knowing they would not be expensively stranded if the unthinkable were to happen. Travel protection was a must have during the height of COVID-19 and remains important now as traveler confidence returns.

This is why Amadeus, a global provider of hospitality technology, and Pattern Insurance, a global InsurTech MGA are expanding on their partnership to bring travel protection options directly to the traveler. Building on the intuitive shop and book experience available in Amadeus’ iHotelier® Booking Engine, guests will now be offered a variety of travel protection options during the booking process – medical, cancellations, weather, delays and other related coverage. Options can be selected at the click of a button and the guest can continue with payment for their room, all in the same transaction. Current iHotelier customers beta testing this functionality are reporting attractive attachment rates for hotel bookings with trip protection included.

Peter Altmann, Vice President, Mobility & Travel Protection, Hospitality, Amadeus, said, “Integrating trip protection options directly into the hotel booking process provides flexibility for the guest and keeps the entire experience stress free. There is a clear need for this in a highly competitive market, and it opens new opportunities for hoteliers to capture more direct bookings while providing ancillary revenue for small to mid-tier hotel chains. It’s important that we are leveraging our partnerships like the one with Pattern to offer both guests and hotels benefits that result in more rewarding journeys.”

Meitav Harpaz, Co-Founder and CEO, Pattern Insurance, added, “With Pattern, Amadeus can deploy different products depending on the regions. This gives both the hotel and its guests a high-value, more personalized and effective insurance offer as part of their booking experience. Amadeus is able to make protections available to the hotels and their guests to help deliver a superb brand experience.”

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Joyned and Amadeus Unveil New Agreement to Enhance Travel Booking Experience

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Joyned and Amadeus Unveil New Agreement to Enhance Travel Booking ExperienceIsraeli start-up Joyned has today announced a commercial agreement with leading global travel technology company Amadeus. The agreement will see Joyned’s group booking software – Joyned Booking – offered alongside Amadeus’ portfolio of solutions to online travel agencies and other digital travel players across the globe.

The Joyned Booking website add-on enables a more social booking experience by allowing travellers to invite friends and family to discuss and collaborate on travel plans in a private on-site space, and then book with ease. This increases conversion rates for digital travel players, whilst complementing Amadeus’ existing booking technology and further boosting its value proposition.

Commenting on the partnership, Jonathan Abraham, CEO of Joyned, said; “Having informally collaborated with Amadeus over the past few years, a commercial partnership was the natural step forward. Both our mission and Amadeus’ are interconnected around a customer-first focus so it’s a natural fit! We’re excited to be able to bring our social booking solution to more travellers across the globe through this partnership, providing an enhanced customer experience for more and more people.   

“Social booking is such a big topic in the travel industry at the moment and we are currently the only company to offer an off-the-shelf solution for travel websites. Our partnership with Amadeus will see its value proposition enriched through offering customers a social group booking platform,” he added.

Furthermore, by implementing Joyned’s seamless, social booking experience for groups, travel sites can typically enjoy a higher conversion rate of 10% and an increase in overall website revenue. Additional data and insight is also made available through Joyned Booking, such as price perception and mapping of the group booking customer buying journey, further enriching travel sites’ offering through tailored offers and promotions.

Sam Abdou, Executive Vice President of Airline Distribution and Global Online Tech at Amadeus, said: “For digital travel players, the success and growth of their businesses is closely tied to increasing conversion rates, and social booking has a proven track record in this regard. That’s why we’re excited to be partnering with Joyned. We’re always looking at how we can improve the booking experience in a way that benefits both our customers and travellers. Joyned Booking delivers in both areas by growing digital travel players revenue through increased conversion rates and introducing a more collaborative experience for travellers that makes the process of booking a trip easier than ever. I look forward to working more closely with Jonathan and the Joyned team in the future as we continue to innovate together.”

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Anchor Operating System Becomes Independent Division of Hornblower Group

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Anchor Operating System Becomes Independent Division of Hornblower Group - TRAVELINDEXHornblower Group, announced today that AnchorTM Operating System will officially become an independent division within Hornblower, supporting both the organization’s businesses as well as external partners.  As digital adoption has become an instrumental focus in how businesses engage with their guests in a post COVID world, Anchor grew organically amongst partners as they experienced its unmatched digital ticketing capabilities.  Since Anchor’s beginnings in 2020, the business has reached more than $1Billion in transactions as a premier digital ticketing & operating system provider.  This shift to allow Anchor to become its own independent operator, will support its growth trajectory and partner demand with third-party external companies, while still continuing to work with Hornblower as an important client.

“A key element of Hornblower Groups’ growth strategy is the investment in, and continued innovation through, technology & software engineering,” said Kevin Rabbitt, chief executive officer, Hornblower Group.  “The development of Anchor was a key pillar to support this growth strategy and our investment in technology and over the past two years, we saw an unprecedented demand as the company grew organically amongst our partners. In order to keep up with its expanding capabilities and new partner opportunities, we felt Anchor would need to become its own independent operation, while still having the ability to work with Hornblower.  We are looking forward to this next evolution for Anchor as they continue to build innovative engineered based solutions for the travel, attractions, and transportation space and reignite new ways for guests to experience their brands.”

Over the past three years, Anchor has become the foundational ticketing and operating system across much of Hornblower’s business.  The Anchor operating system provides an enhanced guest experience to reservation ticketing with a frictionless personalized journey through websites, ticketing and onsite apps, and extending the digital consumer journey for our guests visiting some of the most iconic experiences in the world.

As Anchor’s awareness outside of Hornblower has grown, Anchor has expanded to support external partners, powering the experiences of travel brands across the globe with clients ranging from Chicago’s Navy Pier to New Orleans Steamboat Company and API integrations including Google, Expedia, Viator and GetYourGuide. The integration between Hornblower’s Anchor platform and Bacardi Brand Homes – which operate the collection of visitor centers for the world’s largest privately held spirits company — marked the first direct integration with a major consumer brand.  As Anchor’s partners increased, including on an larger international level, it required an expansion of its engineering team outside its homebase in Los Angeles, to extend its footprint with teams in both India and Mexico.

To enable further growth for Anchor, Hornblower Group will name chief technology officer, Nasi Peretz, as President of Anchor.  Peretz’s career is deeply rooted in the engineering and tech development space.  Prior to joining Hornblower, Peretz served as the vice president of engineering for Ticketmaster, spearheading major projects for the company including the original Taylor Swift verified fan on-sale and concert series.  It was through his time at Ticketmaster where Peretz learned the optics and power of scaling software to reach millions of fans.  Prior to his time with Ticketmaster, Peretz co-founded and ran his own ticketing company for six years, which was successfully acquired by publicly traded Cvent, Inc.

“Guest experience and operational-centric platforms are at the heart of what we do, and as we continue to develop Anchor, we are thrilled to expand our operations, while continuing to innovate for our largest client, the Hornblower family of brands,” said Nasi Peretz, president, Anchor.  “Anchor redefines the guest experience as digital adoption has soared in ways customers engage in travel and experiences.  We recognized that there was an opportunity to create a holistic and frictionless guest experience including new websites, ticketing and onsite apps and an extension the digital consumer journey, all delivered under one seamless operating system.  We are looking forward to continuing to explore unique opportunities that will further meet both brands and consumer’s needs.”

To support the new structure of Anchor, the company will also be onboarding a VP of Revenue, as well as building a corporate sales and services team.

Anchor is more than a ticketing system, as it is a cloud-based operating system that manages integration of third-party partners, has over 700 features including dynamic pricing, drag-n-drop reporting, waivers, kiosks, and Salesforce integration. It is a platform which is instrumental in the production of developing centralized solutions that are designed to scale. Its overall mission is to provide a turnkey solution that will result in reducing overhead, creating additional revenue streams, and most importantly, optimizing the guests experience.

Some of Anchor’s top features and capabilities include:

  • DYNAMIC PRICING & CAPACITY
    • Managing the price based on demand yield and an infinitely expanded set of rules utilizing If This Then That (IFTTT).
    • Managing capacity and distribution to partners based on a ruleset defined by the operator. 
  • POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM & CONTACTLESS SOLUTION
    • Rich POS that allows for the sale of food & beverage, merchandise, and gift cards with full support for all contactless payments such as Alipay, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  • DOCK ACCESS
    • The ticket scanning tool, Dock Access, gives guest the ability to scan a QR code for easy check-in or to retrieve reservations and rosters in multiple ways, including group ticketing.
  • IN-DEPTH REPORTING
    • The platform delivers reporting that allows companies to save time, energy, and money by simply dragging and dropping fields. The system reconciles funds, distributes ticketing fees and allocations across multiple sub-accounts, and is able to generate credit & debit type reports with granular detail
  • PASS VALIDATIONS
    • Via the validation APIs, guests are able to bypass the ticket window and head directly to entry. The integration automatically generates a receivable for each redemption as well as account for the attendance scan. Partnerships such as GoCity, CityPass and the Sightseeing Pass.
  • WEBSITE INTEGRATION
    • Using our Commerce SDk, it can embed the shopping cart right into the company site. It has multiple widgets that maintain the brand’s look and feel, while keeping conversion high.
  • MANAGE MY BOOKING
    • Guests have the option to manage their own booking whether it’s to reschedule, cancel, or invite a friend.
  • CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
    • Tickets can be sold across multiple channels, versus relying on another system to do it, making it one seamless channel. More than 18 direct API integrations today and growing monthly.

Through technological investments, diversified operations and a broad array of expertise, Hornblower continues to explore various opportunities and platforms to add to its portfolio of businesses and will contribute to the company’s projected growth and future success. From the moment the guest purchases their ticket, encounters the experience itself to building long term guest relationships, the Anchor platform seamlessly threads a holistic end-to-end customer digital journey like no other.

About Hornblower Group

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Hornblower Group’s corporate businesses are comprised of three premier experience divisions: American Queen Voyages®, its overnight cruising division; City Experiences, its land and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services; and Journey Beyond, Australia’s leading experiential travel group. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking tours, food tours and excursions), overnight experiences (cruises and railways) and ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Marine, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a subsidiary of

Hornblower Group and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers 114 countries and territories, 125 U.S. cities and serves more than 30 million guests annually. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in Adelaide, Australia; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada.

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Mekong Region Travel Boosted by Re-imagined Website

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Mekong Region Travel Boosted by Re-imagined Website - TRAVELINDEX - TOURISMMEKONG.comBangkok, Thailand, March 14, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The official website of Mekong Tourism has been re-imagined with a range of dynamic new digital elements for a variety of visitors – from consumer travellers to academics and researchers, from journalists to sustainable tourism advocates.

Managed by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), the new-look mekongtourism.org aims to position itself as a major online start point and research asset for travel and tourism in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

The new website is easy to navigate and offers quicker search than previously. The site has been designed for mobile responsiveness and compatibility. It has been created to work well on desktop, tablet and mobile phone.

If you are a traveller, for example, there are specialist sections on festivals in the six countries, farm and community tourism, markets, caves, palaces, motorbike travel, ethical tourism, and more.

“The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has revamped the official Mekong Tourism website, MekongTourism .org, to help the whole region bounce back after three difficult years,” said Ms Suvimol Thanasarakij, Executive Director of the MTCO. “We are proud to present a new website that focuses on responsible, sustainable and inclusive tourism that gives back.”

There are Q&A interviews with leading private, public and third-sector tourism leaders. They all give their take on what the new era of tourism in the Mekong region should look like following the massive Covid-era slow down.

For students, researchers and academics, there is also a library of the latest tourism-related research papers by UNWTO, ADB, WTTC and various corporate organisations.

There are also dedicated pages to the Mekong Tourism Forum which takes place 25-27 April in Sihanoukville in Cambodia and is open to leading stakeholders in Mekong Tourism.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

APPY DAYS: Air Transat unveils mobile app makeover

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If you haven’t tried Transat’s mobile app for awhile, now’s the time, as the airline has unveiled a fresh interface and new features, all designed to simplify the user experience.

The mobile app makeover accompanies Air Transat’s travellers every step of the way by providing contextual and timely information for pre-trip preparation, as well their outbound and return flights and at their destination. It allows users to check in online, track their flight status, access their travel documents and more.

In addition, for clients who booked a package, it is possible to consult the schedule of welcome sessions and airport transfers, to communicate with a Transat representative at any time, to view the excursions purchased before their departure, and to obtain their check-out time.

It also allows travellers to easily locate links to add inflight services such as Option Plus, inflight extras and meal pre-order. And more new features will also be added throughout the year.

Travel agents are invited to watch YouTube video to get an overview of the available features. Click HERE.

First published at Travel Industry Today

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News